The basswood tree that hangs over our deck is in glorious full bloom. And the sweet subtle scent of basswood flowers wafts through the air. Last evening I opened the living room window that faces the deck. As I sat and read in my chair beside the window the soft Read more…
This time of year I drift from flower to flower, scent to scent, as the blossoms of late spring and early summer spread their luscious fragrances through the air. And through my wandering and drifting I discover The Scent of Joy in the air all around me. I love it Read more…
We’ve had a string of beautiful days this spring and today is another beauty of a day. As I contemplate the beauty all around me and the lovely day this is I can’t help but give thanks for The Gift of Another Day. The peony plants next to our driveway Read more…
In my work as a photographer I sometimes get seduced by wanting my photographs to be liked and to be judged as beautiful and meaningful by others. But lately I’ve been thinking about how pleasing others is a good way to lose myself. So I tell myself as I begin Read more…
I’ve spent the past week binge watching the Apple TV series, Ted Lasso. Sometimes I was laughing and crying during a single episode of this amazing comedy series. All in all I simply enjoyed the heck out of this irreverent series so full of heart and soul. I was truly Read more…